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“Tip Top!”

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“My husband and I have just had the pleasure of staying at Journeyman Loft for a few days and found it to be completely gorgeous. A cosy, characterful property with a real contemporary twist. The furnishings are of a very good standard and the crockery etc modern and attractive. The shower is something else again. What a treat! It is quiet and yet perfectly located for the town. The parking space a real bonus. We loved it.”

Shuna B, Dulverton, United Kingdom, December 2015

“Would stay there again”

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“A nice little place for two. Large comfortable bedroom and bathroom with a nice modern kitchen and newly installed wifi. Centrally located to the town center with off street parking. It's not for someone with mobility problems though because the front entrance has a lot of stairs and a VERY steep and narrow driveway. But all in all I had a very nice stay and I'd stay there again the next time I visit Skipton.”

Giltee1, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 2015

“Journeyman Loft, Skipton”

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“This was one of the best self catering cottages that I have stayed in. On three levels which made it unusual and to my mind more attractive. Less mobile folk might want to know that there is quite a steep gradient up from the town centre plus steps up to the cottage and the internal stairs.
Ideally located for walking, touring. Also Ideal for visiting without a car as bus-station, railway station and shops are all just a short walk away.
Very friendly and helpful welcome by the caretaker of the cottage.”

A FlipKey Verified Reviewer, August 2014

“Great stay at Journeyman Loft”

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“This is a lovely little cottage ideally situated in the centre of Skipton - it was great to be able to park the car up & walk to all local amenities. Cottage itself was attractively decorated, well supplied with everything you'd need for your stay - really enjoyed the large multi headed walk in shower after a long day out. There is also a really nice log burner to add to the general cosyness.”

Dianne B, Gloucester, United Kingdom, January 2014

“Holiday base for two”

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“Great location. Nicely equipped. Clean and comfortable. Split level, so up and down stairs a bit. Really nice to leave car behind and be able to walk out and about - town, canals, moors, woodland, etc. Skipton has some good places to eat, some good shops/market for a self-catering stay, and good public transport.”

“The cottage was so warm and cosy, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Close proximity to town was a big bonus-we only moved the car twice in a week.”

Mrs Hampson, CHORLEY, October 2016

“Loved it but the bed was a little bit uncomfortable. Overall excellent”

Mr Formby, St. Helens, September 2016

“Accommodation was absolutely fine with a good standard of facilities and cleanliness. The only comment I would make is that not enough information was given about the difficulty of reaching the property by car and the fairly steep incline to walk up before approaching the steps to the loft. A bigger car than our Fiesta would have problems in negotiating the narrow turn and steep climb to the parking spot. Reversing out was a particularly difficult manoeuvre.
Noise on Thursday and Friday nights from a nearby nightclub unti 3am in the morning was also annoying, although to be fair this might only be a problem on warm nights when you need the bedroom window open.”

Mrs Mulley, Stanford-le-Hope, September 2016

“In parts the property was a little lacking, but allowing for the size an proximity to the town centre it's quite exceptional. The approach by car and the parking should carry a note as it's cramped and a difficult approach. Otherwise really matches the images and description.”

Mr Seabrook, Peterborough, August 2016

“We liked the central position of Journeyman Lost, it was a real bonus.”

Mr Mitchell, Pontefract, January 2016

“Journeyman Loft is a really tip top property. It is cosy, quiet and characterful but with all the mod cons (and more) that make life easy. The proximity to the town is brilliant and the parking space a real bonus.”

Mrs Bland, Dulverton, November 2015

“Liked the communication and service provided by the owner, and the overall presentation of the property was excellent. The proximity of Journeyman Loft to the bus and train stations, High Street and main routes in and out of town made getting into and out of town really easy. We had a very enjoyable stay.”

Features

The property

A delightful end-terrace cottage, a converted workshop dating back to c.1860, set back in a quiet area of Skipton, yet just a two minute walk from the main high street.

This Skipton cottage provides welcoming accommodation in an enviable position, commanding long distance views over the town towards the church, castle and the surrounding fells.

Refurbished to a good standard, this Skipton cottage features an open plan, split-level living area with a sitting area with woodburning stove, a dining area and a well-equipped galley kitchen, along with a ground floor bathroom with multi-jet shower system and a spacious super king-size double bedroom.

Skipton, well known as 'The Gateway to the Dales' offers Skipton Castle, one of Britain's finest examples of a medieval castle, as well as an historic canal basin, from where boat trips can be enjoyed.

Close by there are excellent cycling routes and a number of walks, from easy rambles to challenging fell walks.

A Skipton cottage, which provides a warm and cosy romantic retreat.

Accommodation

Over three levels. One super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC (on kitchen level). split-level open plan living area with galleried kitchen on higher level and dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove on lower level. Note: From the front the property is accessed via an external staircase of 10 steps leading to the sitting/dining area. The kitchen is accessed via 5 steps up from the sitting/dining area. The bedroom is accessed via steps up from the kitchen/bathroom level. Note: The kitchen and bathroom are at ground level when the property is accessed from the rear.

Garage/secure storage available for motorbikes/bikes etc, plus off road parking for 1 car

Small front patio area with furniture

One well-behaved dog welcome

Sorry, no smoking

Shops and pubs 1 min walk

Note: The garage is on the ground floor when you access the property from the front, via the external staircase

From the rear of the property, guests have access to the kitchen from street level (drop off point only)

Note: Babes-in-arms and children aged 12 and over only

About the location

SKIPTON

Grassington 9 miles; Harrogate 20 miles.

Known as “The Gateway to the Dales”, Skipton is well placed for visiting all that the Dales has to offer, whilst York, the Lake District and the West Coast are also within easy motoring distance. This lovely market town has much to interest the enthusiastic visitor, boasting an ancient castle open to the public, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market occupying the cobbled setts each side of the high street. In 2008 the Academy of Urbanism voted the High Street the best shopping spot in Britain, and The Copper Dragon/Greyhawk Brewery is highly rated in the CAMRA listings. Steam railways with regular excursions are available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey, and the Leeds to Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton with the 1 mile long Foulridge Tunnel and the 5-rise locks at Bingley within a short travel. Golf, swimming, squash, tennis and snooker are all available locally and the excellent public transport means the car can be left at home!